Margaret Cernak

Margaret Hansen Cernak, 85 , passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2018, in Ocala, Florida with her loving daughters by her side.

She was born in Norwich on October 1, 1933, daughter of Clarence and Elsie Jenkins. Peg spent her childhood in South Edmeston and New Berlin and graduated from New Berlin Central School. She attended State University College in Oneonta earning a teaching degree in Education. She became a third grade teacher at New Berlin Central School where she taught for 20 years and loved every day of her career.

She was a very active member of Saint Andrew’s Church while living in New Berlin serving as the choir director there for many years. She was a member of the Moose Lodge #1014 in Bellview, Fl.

She is survived by her five daughters: Sherry Ramsey of Fort Myers, Fl., Nancy Martinos of Binghamton, NY, Faye Hogoboom of Cape Coral, Fl., Kelly Potter of Cape Coral, Fl., and Beth Mumbulo of Edmeston, NY, 12 grandchildren, 6 great- grandchildren, and 6 nieces and nephews.

Peg loved working in her flower garden in Florida and taking many road trips and cruises with her family. She was known for her generosity and gregarious personality and made friends where ever she was. She had a special relationship with her daughters keeping in touch with them on a daily basis.

A grave side service was held on October 30th at the Saint Andrew’s in New Berlin.